The union minister labelled this action as "discriminatory" and emphasized that it goes against the Olympic Charter, a stance deemed "unacceptable" by India.
As the Indian contingent marched at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur extended best wishes to all athletes participating in the tournament.
"When they (China) refused a visa to three of our athletes (for Asian Games) who hail from the state of Arunachal Pradesh. I decided that I will not go and participate in the Asian Games because Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India," Anurag Thakur said at an event in Coimbatore.
Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday said the DMK party leaders will decide at the time of the elections whether the party will form an alliance with actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan.
Amidst the ongoing controversy of three Arunachal wushu players being denied entry to China, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Mao Ning said that as a host nation, they welcome all athletes.
Official Spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi addressed the ongoing concern of three Indian sportspersons who were denied entry to China to compete in the Hangzhou Asian Games.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated Team India for winning the Asia Cup title for the eighth time.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur while speaking to reporters said, "BCCI had decided much earlier that we would not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they put an end to terrorism, cross-border attacks and infiltration. I think the sentiments of the country and of the public ar
Amid a nationwide row that erupted after Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks, AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj said that ‘Sanatan Dharma’ will remain forever.